more bank lending and more money in the economy
It protects public deposits.
Reserve requirement
the percentage of a bank's total deposits that must be kept in its possession
reserve ratio
more bank lending and more money in the economy
Less money in the economy.
the mooney supply will go down because the feds do not make any money
If the Federal Reserve increases the reserve requirement, banks must hold a larger percentage of their deposits as reserves and can lend out less money. This reduction in lending capacity typically leads to a decrease in the overall money supply in the economy. Consequently, it can result in tighter credit conditions, potentially slowing economic growth and increasing interest rates.
It protects public deposits.
will discourage aggregate demand.
Increasing the reserve requirement for banks will make less money available to borrowers and thus slow the economy's growth.
Reserve requirement
the percentage of a bank's total deposits that must be kept in its possession
reserve ratio
Money Multiplier is inverse of Reserve Requirement. That is, m = 1/R
reserve ratio